Canon PowerShot SX1 IS vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS was introduced in March 2009 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 was introduced in January 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Highlights

      • 10.0 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.80" 230k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • Electronic Viewfinder
      • 4.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Highlights

      • 10 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Electronic Viewfinder
      • 2.5 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28.

      PROS

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 417 g (0.92 lb / 14.71 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.0 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/3200 sec
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 27
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   Weight - 615 g (1.36 lb / 21.69 oz)
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      Canon SX1 IS
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot SX1 IS over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28.

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      Larger Sensor 1/2.3-inch vs 1/2.33-inch
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 100
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 560 mm vs 486 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 20x vs 18x
      Min Macro Focus Distance 0 cm vs 1 cm
      Screen Type Fully Articulated vs Fixed
      Larger Screen 2.80" vs 2.70"
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/3200 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 4.0 fps vs 2.5 fps
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Canon PowerShot SX1 IS.

      Nikon D7000
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Sony DSLR-A450
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Nikon D2X
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      APS-C

      12.4 MP

      Sony NEX-3
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony a9
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Nikon D3
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Sony ZV-E1
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Sony ZV-E10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm GFX 50R
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      Medium format

      51.4 MP

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

      Panasonic FZ28
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 over Canon PowerShot SX1 IS.

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 6,400
      Reaches Wider Angle 28 mm vs 27 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.7 vs f/4.4
      Min Normal Focus Distance 50 cm vs 30 cm
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 15 sec vs 60 sec
      Lighter 615 g (1.36 lb / 21.69 oz) vs 417 g (0.92 lb / 14.71 oz)
      Internal Storage 32 MB vs 50 MB

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28.

      Panasonic FZ80
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.1 MP

      Panasonic FZ47
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic FZ60
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic FZ70
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic FZ40
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic FZ35
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Pentax K-3 III
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      APS-C

      25.73 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Nikon P330
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.2 MP

      Sony a7R IIIA
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      Full Frame

      42.4 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO1,6006,400
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Internal Storage32 MB50 MB
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.33-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor10.0 Megapixel10 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/3200 sec1/2000 sec
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS has a 2.80" Fully Articulated screen with 230k dot resolution and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 has a 2.70" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes Canon PowerShot SX1 IS selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting.

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      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS with Fully Articulated screen


      Viewfinder

      Cameras have built-in Electronic viewfinders. Canon PowerShot SX1 IS has 100% coverage magnification and magnification.

      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS features a 10.0 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 features a 10 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS comes with AA batteries (NiMH recommended) battery pack and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 comes with Lithium-Ion rechargeble battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS has a single SD/SDHC/MMC card card slot. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 has a single SD/MMC/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/3200 sec on Canon PowerShot SX1 IS, and up to 1/2000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. Canon PowerShot SX1 IS can shoot continuously up to 4.0 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 can shoot continuously up to 2.5 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.20 m on Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and 8.50 m Auto ISO on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. Canon PowerShot SX1 IS also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/500 sec on Canon PowerShot SX1 IS.

      Physical Parameters

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS body has dimensions of 128 x 88 x 88 mm (5.04 x 3.46 x 3.46") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 body has dimensions of 118 x 75 x 89 mm (4.65 x 2.95 x 3.5"). Canon PowerShot SX1 IS weighs 615 g (1.36 lb / 21.69 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 weighs 417 g (0.92 lb / 14.71 oz).

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

      128 mm

      88 mm

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      118 mm

      75 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      54
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

      GOOD
      76
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      74
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 615 g (1.36 lb / 21.69 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 417 g (0.92 lb / 14.71 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

      GOOD
      81
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 615 g (1.36 lb / 21.69 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 417 g (0.92 lb / 14.71 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and give them scores of 59 and 57 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

      OVERALL
      59
      OVERALL
      57

      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.0 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 27

      Photo

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

      GOOD
      70
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/3200 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

      GOOD
      80
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot

      Connectivity

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

      POOR
      48
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      44
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 615 g (1.36 lb / 21.69 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 417 g (0.92 lb / 14.71 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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